President Donald Trump said the White House is preparing to announce new commercial tariffs targeting numerous international trade partners.
This move signals a significant escalation in U.S. trade policy that could disrupt global supply chains and strain diplomatic relations with key economic allies.
The administration is reportedly utilizing a new legal basis to implement these measures. This strategy allows the U.S. to apply pressure on specific partners, including Canada, while attempting to keep existing agreements with the European Union intact [1, 2].
Trump expressed a strong preference for these economic tools in a recent statement. "I dazi sono la mia parola preferita" — meaning "tariffs are my favorite word" — Trump said [2].
The scope of the planned offensive is extensive. The tariff measures are expected to target 60 countries [3].
White House officials have not yet provided a specific timeline for the rollout of these tariffs. However, the focus remains on using trade levies to secure more favorable terms for the U.S. in global commerce [1, 2].
Canada remains a primary target of this ongoing pressure. The administration has indicated that the new legal framework will facilitate a more aggressive approach toward Ottawa without necessarily triggering a broader trade war with the EU [1, 2].
“"I dazi sono la mia parola preferita"”
By targeting 60 countries through a new legal mechanism, the US is shifting from targeted bilateral disputes to a systemic overhaul of its trade relations. The attempt to isolate Canada while maintaining EU stability suggests a calculated strategy to create leverage without risking a total collapse of transatlantic trade.
